[8th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Unpacking the Centre’s affidavit on marital rape

PYQ Relevance: Q). The soul of new law, Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system. (UPSC CSE 2024) Q) Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women… Continue reading

[7th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and a travesty of justice

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. (UPSC CSE 2022) Q. (a) State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance. (150 words) (b) Distinguish between “Code… Continue reading

[5th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Kerala urgently needs to identify risk zones

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake-related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades. (UPSC CSE 2021)Q). Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk… Continue reading

[3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution. (UPSC CSE 2013) Q). What do understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other… Continue reading

[2nd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Waqf Bill 2024 is one that needs review

PYQ Relevance: Q). “The diverse nature of India as a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society is not immune to the impact of radicalism which is seen in her neighborhood? Discuss along with strategies to be adopted to counter this environment. (UPSC CSE 2014) Q). What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of… Continue reading

[1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan Trap’. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q). With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy. (UPSC CSE 2018) Q). In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of… Continue reading

[30th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook

PYQ Relevance: Q). Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth. (UPSC CSE 2014)Q). In the view of the declining average size… Continue reading

[27th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An opportunity to rethink India’s pension system

PYQ Relevance: Q). Suppose you are an officer in charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to old and destitute women. An old and illiterate woman comes to you to avail the benefits of the scheme. However, she needs documents to show that she fulfils the eligibility criteria. But after meeting her… Continue reading

[26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world

PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbor. (UPSC CSE 2017)Q). With respect to the South China Sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affaire the… Continue reading

[25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education

PYQ Relevance: Q) National Education Policy 2020 conforms with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q) The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of… Continue reading

[24th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Weighing in on business as usual with China

PYQ Relevance: Q) “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain. (UPSC CSE 2021) Q) Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q) The China-Pakistan… Continue reading

[21st September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The stakes in Sri Lanka’s ninth Presidential election

PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q). In respect of India — Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign policy. (UPSC CSE 2013) Mentor’s Comment: The preference for leftist… Continue reading

[20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures

PYQ Relevance: Q) Do you think BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? Waht are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation? (UPSC CSE 2022) Q) The Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in the South-East Asian country’s economy and… Continue reading

[19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy

PYQ Relevance: Q Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q The new tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength… Continue reading

[18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot

PYQ Relevance: [2022] Economic growth in the recent past has been led by an increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to the creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.[2014] While we ﬂaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of employability.” What are we missing… Continue reading

[17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate

PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change? (UPSC CSE 2015) Q Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention… Continue reading

[16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in

PYQ Relevance: Q Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example. (UPSC CSE 2021) Q “The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2016) Mentor’s… Continue reading

Ashoka’s Edicts and Inscriptions

15th Sept 2024 UPSC 2025 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Pillers: Major Rock Edicts Prohibits animal slaughter. Bans festive gatherings and killings of animals. Only two peacocks and one deer were killed in Asoka’s kitchen. He wished to discontinue this practice of killing two peacocks and one deer as… Continue reading

[14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being ‘trans’ is being human

PYQ Relevance: Q National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human… Continue reading

[13th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’

PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions.(UPSC IAS/2021) Q Do you think that Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the… Continue reading

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